Whether you are taking a family portrait, or just snapping shots of your friends, people shots are a popular genre of photography. They can help you preserve precious memories of your loved ones to cherish forever, so it is important to get them right and show you subject at their best. How to light your subject and tricks for composing your shots. In the meantime, here are a few basic tips to get you started…
Set your aperture
Using a wide aperture (low f-number) will create a shallow depth of field in your shots. This will blur the background to make your subject stand out in the frame and eliminate any distractions behind them. Just make sure that all of your subject is in focus, as if your aperture is too wide then it could blur the edges of their face.
Get the light right
Think about the position of your subject in relation to your light source. If the light is behind them then they will appear underexposed in your shots, with the detail in their face lost in the shadows. You may wish to reposition your model to that are lit from the front or you could use your flash to fill in the missing light.
Get a flattering angle
Shooting from a high angle or at eye level will produce the most flattering results for your photos. A low angle shot can accentuate the nostrils and chin which will not represent your model at their best. You can also experiment with getting your subject to look back at the camera over their shoulder, or perhaps not look at the camera at all for a more candid shot.
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